tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post7192833126986613432..comments2024-03-10T07:03:43.915-04:00Comments on The Log of Spartina: mast workStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17060896232365651376noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-89218924461092551412010-11-15T19:27:24.757-05:002010-11-15T19:27:24.757-05:00Thanks Ken.
steveThanks Ken. <br /><br />steveStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17060896232365651376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-80058580618184519672010-11-15T08:58:23.053-05:002010-11-15T08:58:23.053-05:00Hi Steve,
I wear my Optio W30 in a case on my h...Hi Steve,<br /> I wear my Optio W30 in a case on my hip (even while swimming) and I never think twice about submerging it. There actually are o-rings sealing the two access doors. My rule of thumb has been if I can still breathe, the camera's not too deep.<br /> So far the camera has worked fine for about three years.Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03334374556478322063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-22871477381603721932010-11-14T08:42:56.064-05:002010-11-14T08:42:56.064-05:00Thanks for the info Eric and Murray. While puttin...Thanks for the info Eric and Murray. While putting a camera in a housing is great for underwater use, it doesn't work so well out of water. The clear housings can turn into little greenhouses and heat can build up inside of the housing. The one housing I did look at came with a warning for heat build up, it said the camera battery could explode. <br />My optio w20 was underwater really just once in four or five years of use and that was just briefly. The rest of the time it was exposed to just the usual splash, spray and rain of a typical sailing trip.<br />Everything is a trade off, I'll just have to figure out what works best on a small boat.<br /><br />SteveStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17060896232365651376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-74155987329519209212010-11-14T06:44:39.592-05:002010-11-14T06:44:39.592-05:00Steve, I had a Pentax Optio W60. It lasted about 4...Steve, I had a Pentax Optio W60. It lasted about 4 sessions of in-water use. I never took it more than 3 feet below the surface. I really was disappointed. I have a Canon S90 and think it is a terrific camera. Depending on how much the housing costs for it, that would be something I would consider. The S95 fixes a couple of handling issues ...Ken Rockwell does a great review...but shares the same low-noise sensor and fast lens.<br /><br />Really enjoy reading your blog!<br /><br />MurrayMurrrrrrrrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03048753546771257535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-74276441297665047292010-11-14T01:50:29.665-05:002010-11-14T01:50:29.665-05:00Steve, I think you're right about the Pentax W...Steve, I think you're right about the Pentax W90. That's the conclusion I came to as well, after thorough research. I ended up going with a Canon S95 though (see Ken Rockwell's rave about the S90), because I'm not sailing anymore, and what waterproofness I need I can get with a ziplock baggie. I opted for "greatness" over waterproofness. Mind you, if you have the bucks, you can get a "waterproof" housing for the S95. It makes it a bulkier item, but it looks like it might have an o-ring or two! :-)<br /><br />-Eric<br />- - - - -<br /><br />http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/s90.htm<br /><br />http://www.adorama.com/ICAWPDC38.htmlfrabjusdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03180500148278217887noreply@blogger.com